Airport Comparison
| UIO | WGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre | Waingapu Airport |
| IATA Code | UIO | WGP |
| ICAO Code | SEQM | WADW |
| City | Quito | Waingapu-Sumba Island |
| Country | Ecuador | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 9,200 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.130000, -78.360000 | -9.670000, 120.300000 |
Quito (UIO) to Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Waingapu Airport (WGP) in Waingapu-Sumba Island, Indonesia is 17,680 kilometers (10,986 miles / 9,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Quito, it's 18:38 in Waingapu-Sumba Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,167 feet between the two airports. Waingapu Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Waingapu Airport (WGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.